Obama: Kaine understands politics is about 'dignity of service'

(NECN) - President-elect Barack Obama this afternoon formally introduced Virginia Governor Tim Kaine as the next Democratic Party chairman. The two appeared together at a news conference at national party headquarters. Kaine is succeeding outgoing chairman Howard Dean. The former Vermont governor is stepping down on January 21st after one four-year term. The new DNC chief will be responsible for retiring the party's $15 million dollar debt from last November's election. He also will be tasked with reinforcing the message of the new Democratic administration and Congress. read more

NECN | January 8, 2009

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